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AV04 COA

2004 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,387 mi
Last recorded150,387 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 COA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 150,387 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 149,761 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 148,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on brake pads ok

engine oil leak

park brake effort just met

Pass 22 Jan 2019 147,501 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 145,376 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 145,376 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 142,921 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 138,781 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 133,791 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 133,791 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 128,919 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 122,842 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 117,253 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 117,253 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 109,415 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 109,415 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 101,125 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 90,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 83,594 miles

Front screen chipped offside on wiped area.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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AV04 COA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 99,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV04 COA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV04 COA registered?

AV04 COA is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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